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Police Probe Killing of Ouyen Farmer Found Shot and Buried

Detectives are leaning on public tips to solve the rural homicide.

Overview

  • Richard Wills, 65, was discovered in a shallow grave on his Ouyen farm Tuesday at about 1:30pm after a police-assisted search.
  • Victoria Police say he was fatally shot and have declared the death foul play, with the Missing Persons Squad leading the inquiry.
  • Officers recovered his ute and phone on the property as forensic teams combed the scene for evidence.
  • Police said there is evidence suggesting Wills was dragged behind a vehicle, and they called the killing vicious.
  • Wills was last seen leaving home on Easter Sunday to work on the farm, no arrests have been made, and police urged tips to Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.